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verb un·der·line \ˈən-dər-ˌlīn, ˌən-dər-ˈ\
: to draw a line under (something)
: to emphasize (something) : to show the importance of (something)
Full Definition of UNDERLINE
transitive verb
1
: to mark (as a word) with a line underneath
2
: to put emphasis on : stress
3
: to show clearly or emphatically
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First Known Use of UNDERLINE
1721
Rhymes with UNDERLINE
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noun un·der·line \ˈən-dər-ˌlīn\
Definition of UNDERLINE
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: the outline of a quadruped's underbody; also : the ventral surface of a quadruped's body
2
: a horizontal line placed underneath something
First Known Use of UNDERLINE
1886
UNDERLINE Defined for Kids
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verb un·der·line \ˈən-dər-ˌlīn\
un·der·linedun·der·lin·ing
Definition of UNDERLINE for Kids
1
: to draw a line under
2
: emphasize <The poor results underline our need to try harder.>
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